For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,664 students in 80401, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80401 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain.
How many public high schools are located in 80401?
5 public high schools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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